How old is your system?If your system is more than ten
years old, it may be wiser to invest in new, higher efficiency
equipment which would cut your energy costs up to 40%.

What is the efficiency
level of your current indoor weather system?Unfortunately, replacing parts
of your old system will not improve the efficiency. If the
energy savings of using a higher efficiency still cover all or
part of the cost of investing in new equipment, you should
seriously consider replacing it.

What is the overall
condition of your current system?If your system is in solid
condition, it could be simply wiser to repair it. However, if
your system breaks down
often, you should consider replacing it.

How often is your system
operating?If your system has been used
extensively, it may be time to replace it.

Are you planning to move
soon?If you are moving in the next
year or two and believe investing in a new indoor weather
system will improve the value of your home, you should
consider making an investment. If you plan to stay in your
current residence or commercial site for many more years, it
may also be wise to go ahead and invest in your future.

With a high
efficiency air cleaner, you can remove up to 99% of the pollen
and spores that find their way into the home. There is also
great reduction in household dust, dirt, smoke, and other air
pollutants. Your indoor air will become cleaner and fresher
while reducing allergens and dust that circulate throughout the
house.

With a whole
house humidifier, you can relieve the irritating discomfort of
dry indoor air. The humidifier reduces itchy skin, scratchy
throats, static electricity, and damage to your furnishings and
woodwork. Since humid air feels warmer than dry air, you do not
have to set the thermostat as high to feel the comfort you want.
A lower thermostat setting will reduce the cost of your energy
bill. A humidifier improves your comfort while increasing the
energy efficiency of your indoor weather system.

Limit the loss of expensive
heated air to the outside. Use kitchen, bath and other
ventilating fans sparingly.

Keep fireplace dampers tightly
closed until you prepare to light a fire.

When using your fireplace,
limit the amount of heated air drawn from the rest of the
home. Open dampers in the bottom of the firebox if provided,
or open the closest window about 1 inch and close any doors
leading into the room.

Draft-proof windows, doors and
other air leaks. Caulking and weather stripping are reasonably
easy to install so you may be able to save money by doing the
job yourself.

Lower your thermostat to about
65 degrees F during the day and 60 degrees F at night. For
each degree you turn down your thermostat, you'll save about
3% on your heating bills. Consider the comfort and the
convenience of an automatic clock thermostat to do this for
you.

Keep your heating equipment
operating efficiently. Clean or replace the filter in your
forced air heating system each month, and check the duct
work that is readily accessible for air leaks about once a
year. Keep the heating system well tuned with periodic
maintenance by A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning.

Insulate your attic floor or
top floor ceiling to reduce heat loss.

Consider installing storm
windows and doors.

If you have an attached
garage, keep your garage door closed. This will prevent cold
winds from filtrating the connecting door and other areas
between the house and garage.

Proper care of
your equipment can save you real dollars on your utility bills.
Some air conditioning and heating problems can double operating
costs without reducing comfort. Just 100th of an inch of dirt or
film on an evaporator coil can reduce cooling and heating
efficiency by 5%. All leading manufacturers recommend regular
maintenance to maintain peak performance. A service agreement
from A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning will give you the piece of
mind that your system is operating at optimum efficiency and
performance.